Air Cargo

Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, freighters, belly cargo, airports and more

Air France-KLM’s Nordic foray gives boost to consolidation

Bloomberg | October 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France KLM’s plan to buy a stake in troubled Scandinavian carrier SAS AB gives the long-overdue consolidation of European airlines a jolt as more regional operators come under the control of three big groups.

Monterey Regional Airport awarded $750,000 grant from Transportation Dept. to add non-stop service to Chicago

AJOT Newsroom | October 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) for a goal of non-stop service to Chicago.

IAG returns to investment grade at S&P after profit rebound

Bloomberg | October 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Saudi Airlines considers debut bond sale to fund expansion plans

Bloomberg | October 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions’ Opticooler receives technical approval by American Airlines Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | October 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Strengthening key supply chains between Europe and the USA

Special air cargo verticals see continued growth in 2023

AJOT Newsroom | October 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

While general cargo tonnages have fallen in all of the main world origin regions, WorldACD highlights a number of areas recording tonnage increases during the first 8 months of 2023, including certain important product categories, origin points, and world regions or sub-regions

United fuels growth plans with purchase of 110 more aircraft

Bloomberg | October 03, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. will buy 110 more aircraft that will be delivered starting in five years, extending its aggressive bets on growth and future travel demand.

United closes in on order for Airbus A321 narrowbody jets

Bloomberg | October 03, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. is poised to announce an agreement to buy a double-digit number of Airbus SE A321 narrowbody jets, according to people familiar with the matter.

Hong Kong tycoon’s energy empire ramps up green jet fuel push

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., part of billionaire Lee Shau Kee’s business empire, is accelerating an expansion of biofuel firm EcoCeres Inc. in foreign markets on bets the global decarbonization push will boost demand for sustainable aviation fuel.

Silk Way West Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777 freighter

AJOT Newsroom | October 03, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Cargo carrier modernizing fleet with five Boeing 777 Freighters • Highly efficient Boeing airplanes enable Silk Way West to increase capacity and expand into new cargo markets